Hypothyroidism
Type 2: A New Way of Looking at an Old Problemby Nenah Sylver, PhD
With Hypothyroidism Type 2: The Epidemic
by Mark Starr, MD, as her starting point and reference, the author
explores the manifestations, diagnostic techniques, and treatments
available for a much under-diagnosed and misdiagnosed ailment, categorized
by Starr as Type 2 hypothyroidism, also labeled "thyroid hormone
resistance."

Reproductive Failure
and Adrenal-Thyroid-Immune Dysfunctionby Alfred J. Plechner, DVM
In his work as a clinical veterinarian, the author has discovered
a link between hormonal-immune dysfunction and a deficit in cortisol
production, primarily in cases of low fertility and miscarriage.
The use of low physiologic dosages of cortisone with these patients
has resulted in a dramatic turnaround in the health of his patients.
A similar approach has been put forward by William Jeffries, MD,
for use in human patients with chronic fatigue, allergies, and autoimmune
conditions, as well as those with cortisol deficiency who are experiencing
infertility and miscarriages, and warrants further study.

Save the Gorillas by Owen Fonorow and Sally Snyder Jewell
Just as in the human population, gorillas in the world's zoos
suffer from inadequate diets supplemented all too often by junk
food and so experience a range of diseases associated with low vitamin
C absorption. This article makes an impassioned case for the role
of vitamin C in human and primate health and pleads with zookeepers
to restore a level of vitamin C to gorillas in captivity equal to
that they would attain by foraging in their natural habitats.

New Perspectives on
Insulin: Contributing Influences on Body Fat and Insulin Resistanceby Jade Teta, ND, CSCS, and Keoni Teta,
ND, LAc, CSCS
The role of insulin in weight gain and loss has been widely debated,
with insulin's role as a fat-storing hormone leading some
practitioners to recommend patients simply lower insulin levels
for weight loss. However, lower insulin levels can lead to other
medical problems. The authors argue that patients should instead
fine-tune insulin management to improve metabolic conditioning with
a modern-day diet and exercise program that mimics, among other
things, human response to seasonal changes.

Iodine
or Iodide: Functions and Benefits Beyond the Thyroidby Shana Rheault, MS, Stephen Olmstead,
MD, Janet Ralston, BS, and Dennis Meiss, PhD
Iodine is essential not just for preventing hypothyroidism but for
whole-body health including "maintaining the integrity of
the mammary gland, antioxidant functions, anti-tumor activities,
detoxification, immune system strengthening, and protection against
potentially pathogenic bacteria." With dietary changes, iodine
consumption in the US has plummeted, while, understandably, iodine
deficiency is skyrocketing. A reconsideration of both the reference
daily intake (RDI) for and readily available sources of iodine and
iodide is overdue and crucial.

Biochemical Studies of Uraemic Toxins with
Special Reference to Hydraulic Permeabilityby R Pandey, HP Pandey, K Tripathi,
M Mishra, Lokesh Upadhyay, PhD
The focus of this study was an investigation of how uraemic toxins,
such as urea and creatinine, affect hydraulic permeability within
cells. Using an artificial bilayer membrane, the authors observed
cell water-retaining capacity once toxins are introduced.

Columns

ShortsJule Klotter

War on Cancer
Rediscovering the Health Benefits of WineRalph Moss, PhD

The University of Arizona Program
in Integrative Medicine Earns "Center of Excellence"
Designation

The Beautiful Truth is Coming to Theaters

The Beat Goes On: New Research Continues to Show Almonds' Valuable
Role in Heart Health

Reviews

Eating
for Recovery
by Molly Siple, MS, RDreview by Irene Alleger

Health & Longevity
by Norm Shealy, MD
The Spectrum of Health
by Larry Dossey, MD
Spiritual Nutrition
by Gabriel Cousens, MD
Transforming Consciousness & Perception with Music by Don Campbell
The True Power of Water by Masaru Emotoreviews by Jule Klotter